The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-06-03
osssRvAr ON OF DECORATION
DAY At HOT SPRINGS.

OBSsRvAT ON OF De ECORATlON
DAY AT HOT SPRINGS.
Decoration Day was observed at Hot
Springs in a manner highly satisfactory
to every one who was fortunate to be
present upon that occasion. The day
was beautiful and an unusual large con-
course Of people was gatheredto wit
ness the old soldiers pay tribute to their
dead comrades, by copious distribu-
tion of flowers upon the graves of those
who have been laid at rest in the new
cemetery, in spot consecrated to the
soldier dead. At one o'clock p. NJ.
the procession formed at the school
house where after the LADIES' Aid So.
ciety, of Hot Springs distributed among
the old soldiers present beautiful
profusion of floral offerings, the COM
mand tc right-face, forward, march was
given by Maj. H. 2. Eaton, who act.
ed as officer of the day, and to the tap
Of the drum the procession took up the
line of march for the cemetery, the old
soldiers heading the procession, laden
ed with flowers, keeping pace with
that prompt, measured tread as famil-
iarly as though it was but yesterday
they had returned from the field Of
action.
On the arrival at the cemetery, the
old veterans formed in line at the
graves, where each stepped to the front
and laid upon the graves of their
dead comrades a beautiful floral tribute
whose incense co-nlingled with the
fond recollection of the sacrifices rem
dered by those dead brothers in the
time of need at the altar of liberty.
After consecratinga spot to the memo.
ry of the unknown heroes who fill
graves on the numerous battle fields,
the assemblage retired to a grove of
pines, in close proximity, and, after an
eloquent appeal to the Dispenser Of
every Good and Perfect Gift, by Rev.
j A. Dobson, followed by a by mn,
the exercises were opened by Capt E..
G. Dude inan eloquent speech who
held the audience in wrapt attention
with his magnetic and patriotic words.
a poem was recited from memory by
an cd soldier and a war reminiscence
by Capt. w. II. Wood, which was very
touching and appropriate. A cali for
remarks from Rev. j. A. Dobson was
responded to i'll a manner worthy of an
orator, and for the space of half an
hour, the eloquent divine poured forth a
brilliant eulogium to American liberty
and its defenders. After singing
"America the large assemblage were
dismissed with q benediction, and all
returned hon expressing themselves
highly pleased with the memorial ex-
ercises.
AT the close Of the days proceedings
tll0 Olu sOlulcTS dSSculUIcu dl tuo court
house and passed a resolution to orga-
nize Grand Army post at Hot Springs,
appointing H. 2. Eaton as Treas, and
Ygene al manager to receive subscrip-
tions and make application for carter.
Before the meeting adjourned the fol.
lowing resolutions were passed by o
voice of oil the old soldiers present.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Creator
to spare this remnant Of the gallant
Union Army in this section, to meet in
c,mmemorat;on Or CO more to pay trib-
ute IN floral offerings to the gallant
men who have gone to their last biyou-
&C, not knowing how soon each Of US
may receive the same summons, there
fore be it
RESOLVED, Before this assembly ad-
journs a vote of thanks be rendered to
the Ladies' Aid Society, for their very
kind and opportune donations Of flowers
and wreaths for this occasion, . kindess
which win never be forgotten BY this
)udley and Rev.
div tenderinu